Events Calendar

Presented to George Tsebelis for his book Changing the Rules: Constitutional Amendments in Democracies (Cambridge University Press, 2025), with comments from Zach Elkins, Ashley Moran, and Larry Sager.

Lunch will be served. All are welcome.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/02/85580/

Join us for a conversation with Sarah Rich, the G. Rollie White Scholar in Residence, as she discusses "Defending Immigrants and the Rule of Law: A Career in the Public Interest in Exceptional Times." 

In this talk, Sarah will discuss her work cataloguing, preparing for, and responding to the anti-immigrant and anti-democratic policies of the second Trump administration over the past two and a half years. Her talk will cover the importance of working in coalition, defending the rule of law, and understanding history, in addition to first-hand accounts of her experiences defending clients from executive overreach.

The event will take place in the Eidman Courtroom (CCJ 2.306) from 11:50 AM to 12:50PM. Lunch will be provided in the Jamail Pavilion immediately following the discussion. Sarah will be available for further conversation in the Jury Room from 11:50am to 11:50pm on March 4. 

Open to the public. Please RSVP for lunch: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cOOAncQ44hXjzNQ

Hosted by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/03/85397/

Join The Law Veterans Association for coffee and conversation every Wednesday from January 14 to April 22 in the Tom Clark Lounge. A great way to connect with fellow veterans, build community, and start your day with good company and caffeine. All Texas Law veteran students, alumni, and friends welcome.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/04/85264/

Join Sarah Rich for an informal conversation about her path as an attorney, advocate, and policy analyst, her work in Atlanta focusing on immigration and democracy matters, and her insights for students pursuing careers in law and justice.

Space is limited. Please RSVP by 12PM Fri, Feb. 27: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6DVPEm0SOYb5bg2

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/04/85697/

Texas Federalist Society is hosting a debate on whether the merits and tradeoffs of criminal justice reform. We will host Brent Webster, First Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas, and Mike Fox from the Cato Institute to discuss this issue. Chick-fil-a will be provided to attendees!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/05/87357/

Join us for an exciting evening of connection, mentorship, and community!

The Women’s Law Caucus, Minority Women Pursuing Law, and MAMAs – Mother Attorney Mentoring Association are coming together to host a speed networking event designed to connect undergraduate students, law students, and practicing attorneys across generations.

This event offers a unique opportunity to:

Learn about the journey to law school and legal practice

Ask candid questions in a low-pressure, welcoming environment

Build meaningful connections with women at every stage of their legal careers

Through guided speed-networking rotations, attendees will have the chance to meet, mingle, and exchange insights—all while enjoying food, drinks, and great company.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore law, navigating law school, or mentoring the next generation, this is a space to connect, support, and grow together.

Who: Undergraduate students, law students, and practicing attorneys What: Women in Law Speed Networking Event Where: Texas Law, 727 E. Dean Keeton St., Susman Godfrey Atrium

When: March 5, 2026

📍 All are welcome. Space is limited—RSVP required.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/05/86156/

The Review of Litigation is a student-run journal at Texas Law. We focus primarily on national and state-level modern litigation issues. This year, our symposium will focus on election litigation—specifically, a recap of the 2024 election and anticipated challenges going into the 2026 midterm elections. Please join TROL and nation's leading election law experts for our 2026 Symposium.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/07/86516/

Join The Law Veterans Association for coffee and conversation every Wednesday from January 14 to April 22 in the Tom Clark Lounge. A great way to connect with fellow veterans, build community, and start your day with good company and caffeine. All Texas Law veteran students, alumni, and friends welcome.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/11/85265/

Join us on Wednesday, March 11th, at 8:00 AM, for a thought-provoking one-hour panel discussion where esteemed Texas Law grads and judges share their career journeys and advice for law students. Moderated by former Chief Justice Marilyn Aboussie, Texas Court of Appeals, with Texas Supreme Court Justice Jane Bland and Texas Supreme Court Justice Debra Lehrmann. The event will be held in the Eidman Courtroom with coffee and pastries afterwards.

This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.00 credit hours, including 0.00 credit hours that apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/11/85698/

Join the Muslim Legal Society for our annual Community Iftar! This year's event promises a night of connection and fellowship. All are welcome to learn about Ramadan and hear from our wonderful speakers!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/11/86601/

The UT Muslim Legal Society's Annual Community Iftar is a special event where students, faculty, and community members come together to break their fast during Ramadan. It provides an opportunity for connection, reflection, and a shared meal. We would love to have you join us!

When: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 6-9 PM Where: Susman Godfrey Atrium Dress code: Cultural Attire or Business Casual Please RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/5ebz3dj9

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/11/86698/

Texas Federalist Society is hosting a debate on for-cause removal protections for independent agency heads in the executive branch. We will host John Bash, Co-Chair of Quinn Emanuel’s National Appellate Practice, and Professor John Golden from the University of Texas School of Law to discuss this issue. Chick-fil-a will be provided to attendees!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/12/87497/

Spring break; no classes held.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/16/86217/

Spring break; no classes held.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/17/86218/

Spring break; no classes held.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/18/86219/

Join The Law Veterans Association for coffee and conversation every Wednesday from January 14 to April 22 in the Tom Clark Lounge. A great way to connect with fellow veterans, build community, and start your day with good company and caffeine. All Texas Law veteran students, alumni, and friends welcome.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/18/85266/

Spring break; no classes held.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/19/86220/

Spring break; no classes held.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/20/86221/

Spring break; no classes held.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/21/86222/

Join The Law Veterans Association for coffee and conversation every Wednesday from January 14 to April 22 in the Tom Clark Lounge. A great way to connect with fellow veterans, build community, and start your day with good company and caffeine. All Texas Law veteran students, alumni, and friends welcome.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/25/85267/

Join Tamara Serwer Caldas ’97 for a career conversation about her path to Pro Bono Partner with Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, where she oversees the firm’s national pro bono practice. After graduating from Texas Law and the LBJ School, Caldas clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, litigated civil rights cases at the Southern Center for Human Rights, worked in a small firm focused on adoption and reproductive technology, served as Deputy Director of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation all before transitioning into her role at Kilpatrick.

She will share insights on building a public interest career and navigating transitions across sectors.

Space is limited, please RSVP by 12 pm, Mar. 23.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/26/86256/

Texas Federalist Society is hosting a debate on the recently enacted Texas law that requires the Ten Commandments to be posted in public school classrooms. We will host Hiram Sasser, Executive General Counsel at First Liberty (and Texas Law Adjunct Professor), and Professor Steven Collis from the University of Texas School of Law to discuss this issue. Chick-fil-a will be provided to attendees!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/26/87858/

You are invited to join the Texas Journal on Civil Liberties & Civil Rights (TJCLCR) for its twentieth annual symposium on “Criminalizing Dissent.” Hear from leading scholars, practitioners, and advocates from across the country on topics like DEI in higher education, campus protests, ICE and immigration law, Big Law, movement lawyering, and more! Registration (https://tjclcr.eventbrite.com) is free and includes lunch for in-person attendees, but space is limited. Free legal observer training to follow. All are welcome!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/27/87317/

Movie screening of Sam Fader’s documentary Heightened Scrutiny, centering around Chase Strangio, the first trans person to argue before the Supreme Court. Snacks will be provided!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/03/31/87278/